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JAC & CATL battery swapping station ready for commercial vehicles across China

In China, vehicle manufacturer JAC Group and battery manufacturer CATL and its subsidiary EVOGO have completed the first integrated battery replacement test for commercial vehicles using the “Choco-SEB” system. A complete battery change was possible in 150 seconds. The two industrial giants are planning expansion across China.

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